ABV
Abuja
Nigeria
3,482 km
2,164 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
3,482 km
2,164 mi / 1,880 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
108°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ABV NBO
Airport Name Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code ABV NBO
ICAO Code DNAA HKJK
City Abuja Nairobi
Country Nigeria Kenya
Timezone Africa/Lagos Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,123 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 9.010000, 7.260000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Abuja (ABV) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) in Abuja, Nigeria to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 3,482 kilometers (2,164 miles / 1,880 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Nigeria with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:30 in Abuja, it's 10:30 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,207 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Abuja (ABV) follows a heading of 290° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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